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A Celtic Fishing Legacy – Century Old Gear

If you walk down the Cape Cod Canal service road this month, don’t be surprised to see some happy Leprechauns celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while rock-hopping along the sloped banks of the big ditch. Just like most anglers, the legendary Celtic charmers are scouting for new hot spots and sharpening their hooks for the arrival of striped bass in the spring.   My great-grandfather loved to fish. I never knew him, but his daughter suggested that...

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A Peaceful Perch

Paul Craig is a man with a good eye for great things. As a young, “starving student” studying French and Psychology at UCLA in Los Angeles, he bought four paintings at a garage sale in nearby Santa Monica, for a total of $34 dollars. Cash. One he gave to a friend; the other three he kept and now they proudly hang in his East Sandwich home. They are by the artist Fritzi Brod, whose work...

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The Golden Hour

A bustling marina, a table set for friends, and a feast of fresh local seafood make for an unforgettable dinner party that says summer isn’t over yet.

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From Canvas to Cape Cod

After years of painting Cape Cod, Clara Clough Rodman finds herself at the center of one particularly meaningful scene.

Photo Portfolio: Doug Meehan

What can’t he do? Beloved Cape Cod native, famed media personality, former Nantucket ferry captain and cancer survivor, Doug Meehan, is also a talented photographer.

Seaside Sentiments: Wixon’s Dock

A reader shares her feelings about one of her favorite Cape locales with us.

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A Life, Well-Aged

Winemaker Joseph Carr has chosen to call Cape Cod home. Step inside his Dennis residence and meet the man behind Josh Cellars.

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Mastering the Trade: AZEK Exteriors & Mid-Cape Home Centers

A New Take on Tradition On Cape Cod, the most successful homes often strike a careful balance: they honor the…

Just the Wright Vision

Mullen Building and Remodeling and Mainstay Landscape team-up to create a home full of modern sensibilities.

An Inherited Sense of Home

Osterville’s Mark Germani’s home acknowledges its place in the family history, while also serving as backdrop for tomorrow’s memories.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2026 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Elaine Tata

For Elaine Tata, painting has always been rooted in observation—but over time, what she sees has become less about precise…

Artist Profile: Charles Wright

What do Larry Bird, Aly Raisman, and the late Marvin Hagler have in common? Of course, they all had deep…

Artist Profile: Susan Randall

Artist Susan Randall approaches her craft with a deep sense of fluidity—after all, she most often works in forgiving mediums…

Artist Profile: Ed Walsh

There is a quiet confidence in the work of Provincetown-based painter Ed Walsh—an assurance that feels less like practiced bravado…

Artist Profile: Matt Carrano

There is a layered quality to Matt Carrano’s work—both literally and conceptually—that reflects not only his materials, but the way…

Artist Profile: Cleber Stecei 

Across a yellow-green marsh at the edge of the wood, a white birdhouse stands alone, reflecting shafts of sunlight. The…

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Hometown Heroes

Ollie and Star are all paws in when it comes to doing good in our community.

Retail Retrievers

Regional retailers share the joys of having pups on the payroll.

Doggie Influencers

Three insiders share their tips and tricks for making the most of your time on Cape Cod.

Travel Hounds

Hit the road with ease—these companies make traveling to the Cape & Islands an experience worth barking about.